Teacher, Work Experience Coordinator - Transition Plus *3 Positions*

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Job Title: Teacher, Work Experience Coordinator - Transition Plus *3 Positions*  and Requisition ID number: 101806

Close Date:  No established closing date;  open until filled

Organizational Unit:  Transition Plus (10000102) 

Site:  Transition Plus (0380) 

FTE:  1.0 FTE, 39 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  Teachers(04) 

Functional Area:  Teaching 

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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*** 3 Positions Available***

SUMMARY

As a Teacher Work Experience Coordinator you will have the goal of creating pathways to meaningful employment for Transition Plus students by providing them with effective experiences and resources to gain the skills and abilities needed to secure competitive, integrated employment in their chosen field.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Create, manage, and supervise paid and unpaid work sites in school & in community

1. Organize students for each work site (-on going) 
2. Ensure training agreements are completed & filed
3. Serve as liaison with employer
4. Supervise job coaches
5. Complete site visit and reports
6. Ensure performance profiles are completed
7. Complete work site bus request as needed
8. Submit grades for students
9. Serve as the site contact for all issues/ parties
10. Monitor student progress & maintain files

B. Assist students with finding suitable paid, competitive, integrated, employment

1. Assist students with resume creation/ updates
2. Organize job search efforts, including job fairs
3. Assist with interview preparation
4. Assist with transportation arrangements
5. Connect with other agencies as appropriate in job search

C. Support Classroom teachers

1. Arrange guest speakers
2. Arrange community trips to tour/ visit employers
3. Attend team meetings as needed
4. Attend occasional IEP meetings as requested
5. Serve as a resource for Vocational Training options

D. Other Work-Based Learning duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and excellent time management skills. In addition, knowledge of the requirements of a sound Work-Based Learning program and a command of child labor laws is essential. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.

*A valid Work Experie